Overview
From 1969 until today, the Foundation has been working hard to provide funds to support the students at Santa Fe College. The Foundation approved to award over 670 scholarships valued at approximately $1,627,000 for the 2021-22 academic year. The Foundation is also provides approximately $150,000 per year benefitting 9 different equipment/program enhancement areas from the earnings on endowment funds designated by individual donors. From the beginning, the Foundation has been a part of the development of all six support centers for the College.
Our Mission
Santa Fe College Foundation inspires, cultivates and assists private donors to enrich Santa Fe College students and our community through scholarships, program enhancements, and facilities support. The Foundation's mission supports the college's mission of "adding value to the lives of our students and enriching our community through excellence in teaching and learning, innovative educational programs and student services, and community leadership and service." The Santa Fe College Office for Advancement provides administrative support to the Foundation.
What We Do
Every dollar donated goes directly to benefit Santa Fe College students and our community. The majority of money donated goes to Scholarships (90%), but other amounts go to Facilities (7%) and Program Enhancements (3%).
Scholarships 90%
Facilities 7%
Program Enhancements 3%
Scholarships
Between 1973 and 2021, the Foundation has awarded over 12,800 scholarships valued at over $20,825,600.
Assets
Since it all began in 1969, our assets have grown rapidly. Today, the Foundation has over $100,819,000.
What SF Foundation Has To Offer
Just some of the exciting aspects Santa Fe College's Foundation brings to the Gainesville community:
- Numerous Scholarships Available to Students
- Innovative Facilities
- Events and Performances
- Fine Arts Patrons
Foundation Leadership

Greg Bradley
Foundation President

Carrie Lee
Foundation Vice President

Charles W. Clemons
Executive Director

John D. Hooker
Deputy Executive Director
Board of Directors
Members of the community who volunteer to serve on the Board of Directors.

Barbara Anderson

Patricia Blount

Paul Broadie II

Patrice Boyes

Ralph Cellon

Michael Curry

Joseph Davis

Stefan Davis

Michael Goldwire

Jim Herring

Alan Hitchcock

Thomas Mallini

Brandi Noegel

James Painter

Jason Rosenberg

James Salter

Jo Wiggins
Nonprofit Disclosures
The Santa Fe College Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation established in April 1969 under Florida law and is a direct support organization of Santa Fe College, Gainesville, Florida. Donations to the Foundation are tax-deductible within the IRS guidelines. Funds of the Foundation are distributed, per the donor’s intention, to benefit the students and advance the College.